UPDATED: A former staffer accused the Democratic Party’s executive director of showing him a picture of a penis, caressing his leg and discussing his sexual exploits, according to a new document obtained by The News & Observer.
The sexual harassment claims are detailed in a Dec. 8 letter from Adriadn Ortega, a former party staffer, to then-Executive Director Jay Parmley. Ortega claims he was “fired in retaliation for my complaints of sexual harassment” and asks for a severance agreement equal to one year’s pay and health care coverage. Ortega, 26, made roughly $20,000 a year, according to campaign finance reports.
Ortega did not respond to questions. Parmley, 41, could not be reached for comment. He resigned Sunday but denied harassing any employee. He blamed political reasons for his departure.
*This post has been updated to correct description of picture in the letter.
Comments
Stand your ground
April 19, 2012 - 8:24am — cooldelaLooks like Mr. Ortega was able to successfully stand his ground. Good for him.
File it.......
April 19, 2012 - 7:38am — inandohFile it..............under things I thought I would never see!